The University of Texas Medical Branch

Cell Biology Graduate Program

Dr. Leonard has worked tirelessly to enrich the educational experience of graduate students at UTMB.  She has served on numerous committees including the Committee in Support of Science Education, the GSBS Executive Committee, and the Basic Biomedical Sciences Curriculum Steering Committee.  In addition, she has generously provided leadership and support as the chair of the Recruitment Committee and is the current co-chair of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program--bolstering these programs that bring top graduate students to UTMB.  Dr. Leonard also serves as the Director of the Cell Biology Graduate Program, and she has served on dissertation and examination committees for 13 students extending across seven graduate programs.  The GSO selected Dr. Leonard for the Faculty Award for Student Advocacy in 2002.

In addition to the extraordinary passion and vision that she provides on the UTMB campus, Dr. Leonard has demonstrated tremendous commitment to the Galveston scientific community by way of her service to the Galveston Academic Science Booster Club.  Dr. Leonard frequently opens her home to GSBS students and faculty, eager to host UTMB social events, and willing to give of her personal time in order to provide candid and professional advice.  Her positive attitude is contagious and her leadership is inspirational.  Without question, Dr. Leonard faithfully and continually represents the interests of past, present and future students at UTMB.

reprinted from the Awards Luncheon 2004, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, program booklet